ZV Simssee Prien Achental, Rohrdorf

Overview

ZV Simssee Prien Achental is a wastewater treatment plant in Rohrdorf, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 44,603 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Simssee Prien Achental is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rohrdorf, in the district of Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 44,603, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent standards set by German water law, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast international river basin. The surrounding region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Danube ecosystem.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Inn River, which joins the Danube near Passau. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The downstream environment includes important habitats for fish and migratory birds, and the water quality in this basin is regulated under the EU Water Framework Directive to maintain ecological health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Rohrdorf, in the district of Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 44,603 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Inn River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and German water law, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

German plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, with many also incorporating nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.